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THOUGHTS 2
Copyright © 2009 James Deacon
# Reiki = Rei + Ki ?
'Reiki'
is one complete word in its own right.
Yes, in
order to write this particular*
word 'Reiki', we use the two kanji which in isolation represent
the words Rei, and Ki
respectively - though Reiki is not 'Rei Ki'...
It is a
common belief that, by breaking a thing down into its component parts,
we may better understand it - yet here we may also encounter
confusion...
Imagine someone who has been attempting to teach
themself English as second language.
While they already have a substantial vocabulary,
they have heard the following words, but do not know what they mean:
.
Antelope
.
Legend
.
Idealist
.
Father
.
Gauntlet
.
Target
They
decide that the easiest way to grasp the meaning of these words is to
break them down into – as they see it – their component parts, and then
simply combine the meanings of these parts
and so they begin:
"Antelope? Ant-elope... 'Ant' & 'Elope'!
OK, I know these words. Now, just combine the meanings, and... wow,
that was easy!"
"Antelope:
.an insect who
runs away with their beloved"
and so, they begin to work their way
through the remainder of the words:
. Legend . .
. ... .
– 'Leg' & 'End'
. Idealist . .
. . . . – 'Idea' & 'List'
. Father . .
. .
.
.. – 'Fat' & 'Her'
. Gauntlet . .
. . .
– 'Gaunt' & 'Let'
Simple, really!
______
*
There are several other Japanese words pronounced 'Reiki' which have
totally different meanings.
# Reiki - Eyes and Hearts
In receiving Reiki initiation our eyes
should be closed...
In practising Reiki, our hearts should
be open...
# Reiki and the need for Protection
Is
protection needed within Reiki?
IMO, yes, absolutely.
Though
there is no need to look to 'add-ons' adopted-in from other
traditions.
Protection is needed within Reiki, and
protection exists within Reiki
Reiki gives us
that protection
And the 'clearer' our Reiki flows ( i.e. the
more 'fine-tuned' our Reiki is), the greater the protection it
affords us.
As Takata-sensei said:
"Your
Reiki power is like a aura, its a glow, and you are radiating out,
and that energy is stronger than what it can penetrate into you ...
no darkness can penetrate you"
REIKI
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